Therapy Aide

Overview

SSM Health Physical Therapy - Day Institute

Therapy Aide/Rehab Aide

This position starts at $18.00/hr and goes up based on education and experience

Olive Crossing, MO Day Institute

Full Time - Set Schedule!

Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Rehab Aide performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:

• Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.
• Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
• Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.
• Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment.
• Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
• Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment.
• Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act.
• Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Direct patient care experience required

Current State Driver’s License in good standing required:
Acquisition of a Class B license allowing for the operation of a bus is required within three months of employment

Minimum of one year of work experience as a driver required

Willing to cover any of our 7 Day Institute sites working as a Tech, Driver, and assist Day-room staff as needed

High school graduate or equivalent required

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Street Address: 5 Document Drive